CMS Price Transparency Data

Ultrasound, pelvis

Facility: Marshfield Medical Center

Billing Code: 76856 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 76856
Insurance Median: $399
Cash Discount Price: $399
vs. Medicare Baseline: 3.74x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Ultrasound, pelvis at Marshfield Medical Center is $399. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $399. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 3.74x the Medicare baseline. Located in 611 St Joseph Ave, Marshfield, WI.

Cash / Self-Pay

$399

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$399

Median negotiated contract rate across all mapped commercial carriers.

Medicare Reference Rate

$106.81

Standard federal government reimbursement rate for this code.

Visual Cost Comparison vs. Medicare

Medicare Reference Baseline: $106.81 (100%)

Cash / Self-Pay: $399 (374%)

Insurance Median: $399 (374%)

Cash: $399 (374% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $399 (374% of Medicare)

Understanding this gauge: We use the federal Medicare rate of $106.81 as the cost baseline. Rates below the baseline represent excellent value. In-network commercial rates commonly hover around 150% - 250% of Medicare, while rates exceeding 300% are elevated. Hover over the green and blue markers to view detailed calculations.

Elevated Commercial Rate Alert (Value-Gap)

The negotiated rate at this facility is 374% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 274%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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Out-of-Pocket Cost Estimator

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Commercial Insurance Negotiated Rates

Negotiated contract ranges established by major commercial carriers at this facility.

Carrier / Plan Group	Contract Rate Range	vs. Medicare Reference
Family Health Center (Fhc)	$210	197%
Amish/Mennonite	$231	216%
Sanford Health Plan	$231	216%
The Alliance	$292 - $351	273%
Group Health Cooperative Of Eau Claire	$344 - $386	322%
Besse Forest Products	$357	334%
Molina Healthcare Of Wi	$357	334%
Rice Lake School District	$357	334%
Wps Health Insurance	$370 - $405	346%
Trilogy	$378 - $403	354%
Medica Of Wi	$390 - $398	365%
Cigna	$395	370%
Healtheos By Multiplan Inc.	$395 - $399	370%
Corvel	$399	374%
First Health	$399	374%
Health Partners	$399	374%
Three Rivers Provider Network (Trpn)	$399	374%
Coventry	$403	377%
Health Smart	$403	377%
Rising Medical Work Comp	$407	381%
Security Health Plan (Shp)	$416 - $612	389%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$423 - $473	396%
UnitedHealthcare	$585	548%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Request a "Self-Pay classification" with the billing desk before receiving care.
Ask for a written "Prompt-Pay Discount" agreement quoting the price of $399.
Request and sign a "Waiver of Insurance Submission" to prevent automatic billing.
Verify CPT Code matches exactly: 76856.

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Contact your insurance company to confirm Marshfield Medical Center is fully in-network.
Ask your insurer if "Prior Authorization" is required for CPT code 76856.
Confirm the specific physician or imaging center is also in-network (not just the hospital building).
Audit your Explanation of Benefits (EOB) against the final itemized hospital invoice.